What is the difference between planned services and emergent services in SDS?

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What is the difference between planned services and emergent services in SDS?

In SDS, timing and approval flow are what separate planned from emergent services. Planned services are identified during the planning process, included in an approved plan, pre-authorized in advance, and scheduled with providers within the budget. Emergent services come up when an urgent, unforeseen need arises, requiring rapid access; the approval process is expedited so services can start quickly, though some documentation and justification are still required. This structure lets you have predictable, pre-planned supports while still being able to respond swiftly to urgent situations.

In SDS, timing and approval flow are what separate planned from emergent services. Planned services are identified during the planning process, included in an approved plan, pre-authorized in advance, and scheduled with providers within the budget. Emergent services come up when an urgent, unforeseen need arises, requiring rapid access; the approval process is expedited so services can start quickly, though some documentation and justification are still required. This structure lets you have predictable, pre-planned supports while still being able to respond swiftly to urgent situations.

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